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Christmases Long Ago

This is my song for the Christmas album. Played on a 4 string Cohiba cbg tuned DGBE and other little bits added in. Reminiscing about past holidays and loved ones during the holiday season.

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Comment by RTZGUITARS on December 22, 2016 at 1:19pm: Nice writing Derek, Some people get stress at the end of the year some reminisce. easy choice.

Comment by Derek Rose on December 22, 2016 at 5:40am: Thank you, Erasmo! I like your "bumble bee" blues pickin' and moanin' on the Christmas album... good way to wrap up a cigar box Xmas album... Merry Christmas!

Comment by Derek Rose on December 22, 2016 at 5:36am: Thank you Uncle, your comments made me smile! I like Christmas card art too and the old themes. Merry Christmas!

Comment by Derek Rose on December 22, 2016 at 5:34am: Thank you Jim. Your tune is a great kick-off to the Christmas album. I like the old-timey feel and the great lyrics that are good for today and yesteryear. Merry Christmas!

Comment by Derek Rose on December 22, 2016 at 5:31am: Thank you Wes and Happy Holidays!

Comment by Derek Rose on December 22, 2016 at 5:29am: Thanks Dave, I like greeting card art too and it's similar to cigar box art, Merry Christmas

Comment by Derek Rose on December 22, 2016 at 5:26am: Thanks PIck - Merry Christmas!

Comment by Derek Rose on December 22, 2016 at 5:26am: Thank you James. I always get sentimental, like everyone probably, this time of year.

I have been enjoying your song on the Christmas album. Good fun tune and performance! Merry Christmas!

Comment by Uncle John on December 22, 2016 at 2:29am: Love the old Christmas cards and feeling of this. Wonderful vocals, good song. Puts me in the mood.

Comment by Jim Morris on December 22, 2016 at 1:27am: Excellent!

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